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Where is Ettore Sottsass from?
Ettore Sottsass was from Innsbruck, Austria. He was born there on September 14, 1917, but he moved to Turin, Italy, as a child. The Italian architect and designer died in Milan, Italy, on December 31, 2007. You'll find a variety of Ettore Sottsass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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Italian Typewriter "Olivetti Linea 88", Design Ettore Sottsass, 1966
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Palermo, IT
Italian typewriter "Olivetti Linea 88", Design Ettore Sottsass, 1966 Good condition. Features: Standard manual typewriter. Keyboard: 46 keys, corresponding to 92 symbols. Ribbon: 13...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

20th Century Ettore Sottsass RSVP Centerpiece Mod. Indigo in Colored Glass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Turin, Turin
Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York w...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

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Glass

Ettore Sottsass Memphis Milano Diva Vintage Wall Mirror, Italy, 1984
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in Vienna, AT
A post-modern wall-mounted mirror, Model „Diva" designed in 1984 by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, Italy. This mirror is a vintage original from the 1980s, made from wood and mi...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

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Glass, Mirror, Laminate, Wood

Asteroid Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova Italy 1968 , Memphis
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Ettore Sottsass was a pioneering designer, artist and architect known for his bold approach to midcentury design. He opened his own design and architecture studio in 1947 and became ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Olivetti Typewriter Vintage Model "Valentine" 1969 Pop Art Icoon
By Giorgio Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Olivetti Valetine is an icon for its expressive design and practical usability portable, manual typewriter known for its typical red ABS plastic housing and matching red case. Th...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Metal

Red "Galassia" wooden Bed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy 1963
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and spectacular Galassia post-Modern bed in painted wood, designed by the great Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova. Bibliography: Domus 407 (October ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

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